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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
National Museum of Natural History holds Pariksha Pe Charcha-Mission LiFE session with School Principals of Haryana state
Regional Museum of Natural History, Sawai Madhopur, sensitizes more than 2642 students and general public on Mission LiFE
National Museum of Natural History, a subordinate office of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organized an Online Interactive Session on Pariksha Pe Charcha in line of Mission LiFE  for the School Principals of Haryana State. The programme was attended by 55 participants. In her address to the School Principals, Smt. Indu Boken, D.E.O., asked the Principals to help children to cope up with the exam pressure.
Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History , Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan a western regional centre of National Museum of Natural History  organized Mission LiFE awareness programmes. As a part of this a Green Talk, Green Pledge, Rangoli and Film Shows on #SaveEnergy, #MissonLiFE were conducted on 13th January 2023 in which more than 2,643 students, teachers and general visitors actively participated.
Mission LiFE awareness programmes organised by RGRMNH, Sawai Madhopur.
Ministry of Defence
2022 EDITION OF THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE  PROCEEDINGS OF DAY II
The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2022 , the annual apex-level regional strategic dialogue of the Indian Navy, is being conducted by the Indian Navy in New Delhi from 23 November 2022 to 25 November 2022.
In furtherance of the overarching theme of the event – “Operationalising the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative”  – the second day of the IPRD was conducted in three thematic sessions, which focused on three specific ‘pillars’ or ‘spokes’ of the IPOI namely, “Trade, Connectivity and Maritime Transport”, “Capacity Building and Resource Sharing”, and “Maritime Resources”.
The first session of the day was based on the theme: “Building Maritime Connectivity: Ports, Trade and Transport”. The session included a special address by Dr Sanjeev Ranjan, Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, who outlined India’s approach in building maritime connectivity. Perspectives from the ASEAN, Australia, India and Sri Lanka were also discussed during the session.
The next session was conducted on the theme “Capacity-Building and Capability Enhancement: Leveraging the Physical and Social Sciences” which commenced with a special address by Dr M Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. Dr Ravichandran emphasised that science and scientific research is a key element of the architecture of any ocean economy aspiring to be increasingly ‘Blue’, both at the national and regional level. He also laid stress upon the symbiotic relationship between the social and the physical sciences. The other speakers in the session presented views from the ASEAN, Israel, India, Japan and Chinese Taipei.
The third session of the day began with a special address by Shri Bhupender Yadav, the Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, who is also concurrently the Minister of Labour and Employment. After the special address, the Hon’ble minister released a book entitled “Transitioning from a ‘Brown’ to a ‘Blue’ Economy in the Face of Climate Change”, published by the National Maritime Foundation, New Delhi. This session, on the theme “Practical Approachs to a Regional Blue Economy , included speakers from Thailand, Kenya, France, Indonesia, and the United Nations Development Programme .
The IPRD-2022, organised by the National Maritime Foundation , New Delhi, as the Indian Navy’s knowledge partner, is being attended by over 800 participants, including delegates from twenty friendly foreign countries and international organisations.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives in an accident in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in an accident in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. The Prime Minister has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh to be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives and Rs. 50,000 to those injured.
In a series of PMO tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"हिमाचल प्रदेश के किन्नौर में भूस्खलन से हुआ हादसा अत्यंत दुखद है। इसमें जान गंवाने वाले लोगों के परिजनों के प्रति मेरी हार्दिक संवेदनाएं। दुर्घटना में घायल हुए लोगों के इलाज की पूरी व्यवस्था की जा रही है। मैं उनके शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं: PM @narendramodi
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in an accident in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured: PM @narendramodi"
Prime Minister's Office
We are going to leave no stone unturned for the welfare of farmer brothers and sisters: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness over self-reliance in sugar industry due to Government’s policies.
Responding to the tweet by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“किसान भाई-बहनों के जीवन में खुशियों की मिठास यूं ही घुलती रहे, यही कामना है। उनके कल्याण के लिए हम कोई कोर-कसर नहीं छोड़ने वाले हैं।”
PIB Headquarters
Passport Melas in Thiruvananthapuram, Neyyattinkara and Kollam
Passport Office, Thiruvananthapuram will hold a Passport Mela at Passport Seva Kendras in Kollam, Vazhuthacaud and Neyyattinkara on 04.03.2017 to enable the applicants to submit their applications for passport. Appointments for this will be released specially. Applicants may apply online and take appointments and visit the Passport Seva Kendras at Kollam, Vazhuthacaud and Neyyattinkara at the scheduled time. Walk-in will be allowed between 9 AM to 11.30 AM for Govt./PSU employees with No Objection Certificate, students, minors and senior citizens. The Application Reference Number  and requisite documents in original along with self-attested photocopies should be brought by the applicants for submission. Payments can be made online or through cash payment at the Passport Seva Kendras for walk-in categories.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves transfer of land of HMT Watches Limited
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the following proposals of Department of Heavy Industry:
i. Transfer of HMT Watches Ltd, land at Banglaore and Tumkur measuring 208.35 acres, to Indian Space Research Organization  on payment of Rs. 1194.21 crore and applicable taxes and duties.
ii. Transfer of Bangalore  land of HMT Ltd. measuring one acre to Gas Authority of India Limited  on payment of Rs.34.30 crore and applicable taxes and duties.
The proceeds from sale of land will be deposited by the Company in Government Accounts against the loans and advances, after meeting the immediate liabilities and accounting for tax liabilities arising out of the transaction.
Background:
HMT Watches Ltd. which was pioneer in manufacturing watches for the common Indian citizen and was once known as Time keepers of India, had to close its operations due to mounting losses with no scope for revival in the current competitive economic scenario. It was decided to be closed down in January, 2016 with offer of attractive VRS/VSS to all their employees. The employees at Banglore and Tumkur availed this Golden Handshake scheme approved by Govt of India and went home happily.
The sale / transfer of land of HMT Watches Ltd., a Central Public Sector Enterprise at Bangalore and Tumkur to other Central Govt. entities viz. ISRO and GAIL will free the productive resources and ensure better utilisation of the scarce land resources in larger public interest.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Baisakhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
“Best wishes on Baisakhi. May this occasion deepen the bonds of togetherness in society.”
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Union Tribal Affairs Minister begins two-day Odisha tour
Minister visits the Skill Development Extension Center in Bhawanipatna and interacted with the trainees
Advises trainees to pursue study in “Earn while Learn” mode
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda arrived in Kalahandi, Odisha today on a two-days' visit. On the first day, the minister visited the Skill Development Extension Centre in Bhawanipatna along with M.P. Loksabha  Shri Basanta Kumar Panda and other dignitaries.
The minister interacted with the trainees and enquired about the details of training being imparted to them. The District Employment Officer, Kalahandi apprised the minister that 35 girl trainees comprising of 25 STs and 14 Divyang trainees are undergoing training in Sewing Machine Operator trade under DDU-GKY scheme.
It is noted that the trainees will get 100% placement after completion of their training. The interaction session was also attended by about 30 trainees of Skill Development Centre, Mukhiguda, Kalahandi who were undergoing training under DDU-GKY scheme. Shri Munda also interacted with beneficiaries of PM Awas Yojana.
The minister enquired about the placement details of the trainees of the Skill Development center and advised them to pursue higher studies while pursuing study in “Earn while Learn” mode. Later, Shri Munda visited the Government High School in Kesinga and expressed his happiness over enrolment of 41 percent tribal students in the school.
The Minister later inspected the medical college and hospital being built in Bhawanipatna in line with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to have Medical Colleges in every district of the country. The project is being built on 34 acres of land by the Tata Group. The Minister reviewed the progress of the work with the officials of Tata Project.
Shri Munda during his visit interacted with a women self help group in Sukunbhata village in Bhawanipatna and enquired about the welfare scheme being implemented by the central government in the area. This women's group is maintaining rural park in Sukunabhata. They informed the minister that after getting LPG connection under Ujjwala, toilets and pucca houses their lives have become easier.
Shri Munda also visited the Maternal and Child Care Center in Kesinga and further expressed his satisfaction that the healthcare center has been conducting sickle-cell screening, which is important to eradicate the disease in the tribal dominated districts. On Day-2 tomorrow, the minister is scheduled to conduct more field visits in the district.
SM/SSP/GCD
Election Commission
Election Commission of India to implement the directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court concerning criminal antecedents of candidates by reiterating its existing instructions with suitable modifications
Election Commission of India has consistently espoused rigorous and loftiest normative standards in public life. Hon’ble Supreme Court on 13 February, 2020 in Contempt Pet.  No. 2192 of 2018 of W.P.  No. 536 of 2011 invoking Article 129 and Article 142 of the Constitution of India directed as under,
“1) It shall be mandatory for political parties [at the Central and State election level] to upload on their website detailed information regarding individuals with pending criminal cases  who have been selected as candidates, along with the reasons for such selection, as also as to why other individuals without criminal antecedents could not be selected as candidates.
2) The reasons as to selection shall be with reference to the qualifications, achievements and merit of the candidate concerned, and not mere “winnability” at the polls.
3) This information shall also be published in:  One local vernacular newspaper and one national newspaper;  On the official social media platforms of the political party, including Facebook & Twitter.
4) These details shall be published within 48 hours of the selection of the candidate or not less than two weeks before the first date for filing of nominations, whichever is earlier.
5) The political party concerned shall then submit a report of compliance with these directions with the Election Commission within 72 hours of the selection of the said candidate.
6) If a political party fails to submit such compliance report with the Election Commission, the Election Commission shall bring such non-compliance by the political party concerned to the notice of the Supreme Court as being in contempt of this Court’s orders/directions.”
Election Commission of India whole-heartedly welcomes this landmark order, which is bound to go a long way in setting new moral yardsticks for overall betterment of electoral democracy. Earlier, Commission on 10 October 2018 issued detailed instructions and guidelines along with amended form of affidavit for ensuring publicity of criminal antecedents by the candidates and the concerned political parties for the information of voters. This is being implemented in all the elections since November, 2018. Now, Commission proposes to reiterate these instructions with suitable modifications in order to implement the directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court in letter as well as in spirit.
Ministry of Finance
Directorate General of GST Intelligence, Mumbai, arrests four persons for passing on and availing fictitious Input Tax Credit
: Mumbai, November 11, 2020
Four persons have been arrested by the Mumbai Zonal Unit of Directorate General of GST Intelligence , under CBIC, on Tuesday . The arrested persons, who are Director of M/s. Rane Megastructure Private Limited, Proprietor of M/s. ACS Hardware and Networking, Director/promoter of M/s Keshariya Metal Pvt. Ltd. and its group companies and Managing Director of M/s Shailaja Commercial Trade Frenzy Ltd. have availed and utilised as well as had passed on fictitious Input Tax Credit  amounting to a total of Rs. 408.67 Crore on the strength of invoices received and issued without any supply of goods or services.
On the basis of the investigation conducted, it is seen that M/s ACS Hardware and Networking had fraudulently claimed ITC of approximately Rs. 85.38 Crore without any supply of goods or services and further the same amount of Rs. 85.38 Crore was passed on to M/s Rane Megastructures Pvt. Ltd. on the strength of invoices having taxable value of Rs.474 Crore without any supply. M/s Rane Megastructures Pvt. Ltd. further passed on ITC of approximately Rs. 85.44 Crore to another company, without any actual supply. In this cartel, bogus ITC has been passed on in a linear manner, in which ultimate beneficiary has availed and utilised ITC either for payment of their output tax liability or taking refund of unutilised ITC. Some persons of this cartel have been arrested earlier.
In another case, a group of companies comprising M/s Keshariya Metal Pvt. Ltd., M/s Kajal Trading Co., M/s Hi-Tech Impex, M/s Gravity Alloys and M/s Sunshine Impex was found to be involved in creating fictitious invoices with an aim to avail and pass on of ineligible ITC on the strength of only invoices, without any supply of goods or services. In this manner they have availed and passed on Input Tax Credit cumulatively amounting to Rs. 103.78 Crore in a fraudulent manner, without any supply of goods or services.
In a separate case, M/s Shailaja Commercial Trade Frenzy Ltd. was also involved in issue and receipt of bogus invoices resulting into fraudulent availment of ITC amounting to Rs.48.69 Crore on the strength of invoices, without any supplies. The bogus supply was used to inflate the turnover.
As per Section 132 of the CGST Act 2017, issuance of an invoice or Bill without supply of goods or services and wrongfully availing or utilisation of Input Tax Credit on a bill/invoice, without any supply of goods or services is a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
All the above accused four persons have been arrested under Section 69  of the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 for committal of offences under Section 132   and Section 132   of the said Act and were produced before the Hon’ble Court, all the four accused have been remanded to judicial custody till 24/11/2020. Further investigation is in progress.
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Ministry of Defence
Curtain Raiser: Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI 2018
As part of ongoing Indo-Malaysian defence cooperation, a joint training exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI will be conducted in the dense forests of Sengai Perdik, Hulu Langat, Malaysia from 30 April 18 to 13 May 18. The exercise is aimed at bolstering cooperation & coordination between armed forces of both the nations and to share the expertise of both the contingents in conduct of counter insurgency operations in jungle terrain.
Indian contingent is being represented by one of the oldest infantry battalions, 4 GRENADIERS having rich operational experience in conventional as well as counter insurgency warfare. The Malaysian contingent is being represented by soldiers from 1 Royal Ranjer Regiment and the Royal Malay Regiment, known for their experience in Jungle Warfare. This is the first instance wherein a joint training exercise of this magnitude involving Indian and Malaysian soldiers is being organized on Malaysian soil.
The exercise will involve a cross training phase followed by a field training phase of seven days in the jungles of Hulu Langat wherein both armies will jointly train, plan and execute a series of training activities. The focus will remain on tactical operations in jungle warfare. Overall, the exercise will not only provide an excellent opportunity to both the armies to hone their operational skills but will also contribute to enhance the strategic partnership between India and Malaysia.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Shortfall in Production of Onion
As per the estimates of Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, the storage of onion in the year 2017 and 2018 were 48.73 and 50.05 Lakh MT, respectively.The combined Kharif and Late Kharif production for 2019-20 is estimated at 54.73 LMT as against 69.91 LMT in 2018-19.
Onion is a seasonal crop with harvesting period of Rabi , Kharif  and late Kharif . In the intervening period , the market is fed by stored Rabi onions. During 2019-20, there was a 3-4 weeks delay in sowing as well as decline in sown area of the Kharif onion because of late arrival of monsoon. Further, untimely prolonged rains in the major growing States of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh during the harvesting period, i.e., September/October, caused damage to the standing crops in these regions. All this adversely impacted production and quality of the Kharif crop. The rains during September/October also affected transportation of the crop from these regions to consuming areas. This led to limited availability of Kharif onion in the market and put pressure on its prices.
Several steps such as creation of onion buffer of about 57,373 MT during Rabi 2019, withdrawal of incentive on export of onions under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme  w.e.f. 11.06.2019, imposition of Minimum Export Price  of $850/MT on 13.9.19 and subsequent ban on exports of onions since 29.09.19, facilitation of import, imposition of stock limit on onion traders, approval for import on onion through MMTC and domestic procurement of onions from producing/surplus States by NAFED for supplies in deficit States etc.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in Rajya Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
Walk in interview for the post of direct agents for Postal Life Insurance on Sep 4
A walk in interview for the post of PLI/RPLI Direct Agents at Office of Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Tambaram Division, Chennai 600 045 will be conducted on 04.09.19 at 11:00 Hrs, Interested candidates who fulfill the following eligibility criteria may attend the interview along with copies of certificates / documents.
The applicant should have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination conducted by any recognized board / institution. The minimum and maximum age of the applicant shall be 18 years and 65 years respectively on the date of interview. Unemployed/Self employed educated youth/Ex life advisor/Ex agents of any insurance company, Anganwadi workers, Mhila Mandal Workers, Retired Teachers Self help Groups, MPKBY Agents etc….. may apply for the post, according to the press release issued by the Senior Superintendent, Dept of Posts, Tambaram Division, Chennai.
AYUSH
Vice President to inaugurate Scientific Convention on World Homoeopathy Day Tomorrow
A two-day scientific convention is being organised in New Delhi by Ministry of AYUSH on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day, on 10-11th April 2018. The Vice President Shri. M. Venkaiah Naidu will be the chief guest at the function while Minister of State  for AYIJSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik will preside. This day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of Homoeopathy Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann. Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha Dr. Manoj Rajoria and Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha will be the Guest of Honours.
The theme of this convention is "Innovate: Evolve; Progress: Exploring Science since 40 years". The delegates at the convention would include homoeopathic researchers, practitioners, students, industrialists as we all as representatives of various homoeopathic associations. Many reputed scientists and veterans of Homoeopathy will be the speakers at the event. Scientists from other allied sciences will also present their findings related to studies on Homoeopathy.
The Central Council for Research in Homeopathy ,is organising a scientific convention on the World Homoeopathy Day to pay tributes to Dr. Hahnemann, on his 263nd birth anniversary. AYUSH awards relating to Homoeopathy for Life Time Achievement, Best Teacher, Young Scientist and Best Research paper will be conferred on this occasion.
The Council's research activities during last 40 years have yielded reassuring results and carved out a future roadmap for the scientists working in the field of Homoeopathy. These will be showcased in an exclusive Exhibition to the delegates during the convention. 168 clinical researches, 40 basic researches, standardization studies of 348 drugs, proving of 112 drugs and clinical verification of 106 drugs have so far been accomplished by Council in the last 40 years. 55 Research proposals sanctioned under Extra-Mural Research Scheme were technically monitored. Studies on 5 epidemic diseases, namely dengue, malaria, chikungunya, influenza-like illness and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome  have been undertaken, and new studies in these diseases, as well as in other epidemic diseases are planned. Council has also initiated the Short Term Studentship in Homoeopathy  Program with the vision to inculcate research aptitude among homeopathic undergraduates, under which 52 students have been awarded scholarships.
As a step forward, this year, Council is signing MoUs with PG Homoeopathic Colleges on this World Homoeopathy Day to support development of research infrastructure in an effort to link education with research. The vision behind the agreement would be to provide impetus to research infrastructure, which, in turn further orient the students towards research.